Michael Murphy's Piano Bar

[PokeyePierce]

Hey Papi,
I think you guys need to expand. The last few times we've been by, its standing room only and a line out the door.

[OKCMallen]

Hey Papi,
I think you guys need to expand. The last few times we've been by, its standing room only and a line out the door.

That's how a piano bar should be...

[RedDirt717]

I'm freaked out at how much Bricktown has grown in the last 5 years.

My favorite bar in DC was a place called Mr. Smith's. It was a piano bar, way too much fun. I'll have to swing by this place next time I'm in the city.

[PennyQuilts]

RedDirt, where in DC were you living? I've been out here 9 years (husband ten) and can't wait to get home. It is a great place to visit, though.

[RedDirt717]

RedDirt, where in DC were you living? I've been out here 9 years (husband ten) and can't wait to get home. It is a great place to visit, though.

No way, I was in Potomac, MD. Took the Redline at the Rockville Metro to work every day. Mean commute.

I worked at a little non profit called Mobilize.org, and then The Heritage Foundation on the Hill.

Decided put my political career on hold to go into healthcare. I'm currently getting my pre-reqs for Physician Assistant school at UCO.

DC was a lot of fun, I had a blast while I was out there. It really doesn't hold a match to OKC though as far as quality of life in concerned. I mean walking by the Capitol every day to work was a special experience, just basking in the nostalgia really did it for me. Oklahoma is where it's at though, I did a lot of traveling while I lived in DC all over the country and I can honestly say there isn't any place I've been in the country that's like OKC. It's really cool to see the downtown area mature, I mean i was only in DC for a few years and when I got back we had a Coyote Ugly, America's Pub, an (new) NBA basketball team, plans for Devon tower and skydance bridge. It's pretty incredible to be back, hope you get to make it back to the land of milk and honey soon.

[native]

The only thing I could recommend is increasing the lighting for the crowd. My favorite piano bar is Howl at the Moon in Chicago. The whole bar is well lit. I think it promotes more interaction within the crowd. That's what makes a piano bar fun.

[JohnKenerson]

Jimmy & Papi,
It was great playing drums with you guys again. Call me if you need a sub.
John

[PennyQuilts]

No way, I was in Potomac, MD. Took the Redline at the Rockville Metro to work every day. Mean commute.
...
Oklahoma is where it's at though, I did a lot of traveling while I lived in DC all over the country and I can honestly say there isn't any place I've been in the country that's like OKC. ... It's pretty incredible to be back, hope you get to make it back to the land of milk and honey soon.

Thanks, I began packing, last month. Bound and determined to get back by 2010. And yes, that is a mean commute - I used to come in from Huntington (Yellow line) all the way to Silver Spring on the red line. A fistfight just to get to work. Husband still commutes in on the VRE from Quantico to L'enfant. We won't miss the commuting, let me tell ya.

But back to topic! (sorry guys)

[PokeyePierce]

It's really cool to see the downtown area mature, I mean i was only in DC for a few years and when I got back we had a Coyote Ugly, America's Pub, an (new) NBA basketball team, plans for Devon tower and skydance bridge.

and a helluva piano bar!

[MadMonk]

JimmyC and Papi, thanks for making my wife's birthday unforgettable. You guys have an awesome show. Our group had a great time last night and we'll definitely be back again.

[Richard at Remax]

is there any way I can buy the "free beer tomorrow" neon sign?

[kevinpate]

Not much on elbow to elbow places ... what night is generally considered the least crowded?

[jbrown84]

In my experience, if you go later in the evening, like 12:45-1:00am, the crowd has thinned out as people go other places to end their night.

[kevinpate]

Hmmm, not much of a late nighter anymore, but I'll keep that in mind.

[jpmoney]

It would be nice if you guys were open more days a week...I happen to work Wed-Sat every week and would love to make it sometime. No sympathy for non-Mon-Fri'ers?

[karlanee]

My husband and I went to Michael Murphy's for the first time on Saturday night. We had a blast! We got there early, before the show started, and got a great seat at one of the rail tables in front of the bar. I was very impressed with the no smoking - made it a lot more enjoyable when you're with an asthmatic. Also, I loved how the crowd age was so varied. There were college aged people all the way up to 60-year-old couples. Love that!

Pappy and the guys were great. Our only complaint was the sound. We had such a hard time hearing/understanding anyone besides Pappy. At first we thought it was the sound system on the west piano mic, but it didn't seem to matter where the other two guys were sitting - we still couldn't understand them. But we also wondered how much of it is that we're almost 40 and our hearing isn't what it used to be. LOL It didn't matter too much, but it would have been even more fun if we could have heard/understood what was being said. I have to say - I was very impressed with the bouncer that worked the front stage area. When people got a little too drunk and started going on stage uninvited, he would dance right up to them and dance them off the stage. Funny and great technique!

The drinks were awesome as well!
We will definitely be back, again and again and again.

[JimmyC]

Thanks to all the kind commetns. I will be there this weekend with some great guys. Yes, the sound has been a problem from the beginning, but you could hear Papi without a PA, believe me, sometimes he yells at me and I hear him here in Colorado!

Jon, you are always invited to jam with us ~ anytime!

jimmy

[papi]

Thank you for the continued feedback guys. We really appreciate it!

On a sidenote...you guys are gonna want to get your NYE tickets soon, as Jimmy C and I are leaving Oklahoma after January to build a new Dueling Piano bar in Denver. So our days are numbered. Call ahead and find out what shows Jimmy C and Papi are playing and we will have some good times before we leave!

Oklahoma has been a BLAST and we have really enjoyed bringing our style of show to the area...

[karlanee]

Say it isn't so!

[warreng88]

Thank you for the continued feedback guys. We really appreciate it!

On a sidenote...you guys are gonna want to get your NYE tickets soon, as Jimmy C and I are leaving Oklahoma after January to build a new Dueling Piano bar in Denver. So our days are numbered. Call ahead and find out what shows Jimmy C and Papi are playing and we will have some good times before we leave!

Oklahoma has been a BLAST and we have really enjoyed bringing our style of show to the area...

Who is going to be replacing you all?

[kevinpate]

Who is going to be replacing you all?

Or will this be another in a long line of BT 'turn off the lights, the party's over' events.

[MadMonk]

Denver in January? Are you guys nuts? <jk>

I won't be about to make it out before you leave, but good luck to you.

[papi]

Thanks guys! Unfortunately the powers that be have decided to turn out the lights on us a lil sooner! We were cancelled by the "owners" and now Jimmy C only has a few dates as I have been asked to leave! Dont understand how these nightclub folk in OKC work..but apparently a packed bar with people wishing we were open more nights is not good enough in this town.

We appreciate all the support and will check on you guys from time to time.

In the meantime..we have some great up and coming talent that is going to take our place (arent we nice guys, get the boot but still leave em good) and they are gonna do great.

Murphys has no intention of shutting down..and even if it did..the owners would just turn it into something else.

But again, thanks..and keep supporting our friends over there even thought the owners are douchebags! Cept for Bobby Spann...hes cool!

[Of Sound Mind]

It's really a damn shame. My wife and I had some great times there when you and Jimmy C were playing. Seemed to me that you all had a good thing going. Wonder why the owners decided they needed to "fix" something that obviously wasn't broke. It certainly makes me wonder if we will ever be back.

Best of luck, Papi!

[CCOKC]

Yes, I will always remember Ice, Ice Papi fondly.